"SENIOR" ROYALS GRACE PALACE BALCONY; ELEANORE, PRINCE LEONARD, AND OTHERS PEEK OUT THE WINDOWS
It's been a busy day for Her Majesty, who is in the centre of celebrations in Brindleton today. To mark the anniversary of The Queen's accession, a grand parade was held which concluded with a balcony appearance for Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses Prince Jacques, The Crown Princess, Prince Alistair, Prince Nicholas, and Princess Ingrid. A banquet will also be held this evening in honour of The Queen.
Noticeably absent on the balcony were Countess Eleanore and her husband, The Earl of Harvelle. This, apparently, was because the Queen decided to limit the balcony to senior working royals. Eleanore, although technically a Countess, is not considered a "working" royal as she does not represent the Queen in any capacity. The same goes for her husband, Ibrahim.
However, despite not being included in the parade and on the balcony, it looks like The Harvelles did not completely miss out on the festivities. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot the adorable family looking out into the massive crowd through one of the palace's windows. Wearing a yellow dress and headpiece, Countess Eleanore was seen carrying their baby girl, Lady Ella, as Ibrahim watches behind them.
The Harvelles were not the only members of the extended royal family who were spotted peeking out the window. Leon Holm and his wife, Lady Chloe, were seen watching the crowd along with their eldest child, Nicole. Also visible was Prince Leonard who seems to be seated on a wheelchair and assisted by his private nurse. Wearing a blue medical mask, the Prince looked frail and sickly, although he seemed quite amused with the festivities.
Prince Leonard, of course, is the (younger) twin brother of The Queen. He has two sons - Lucas and Leon - who both refused royal titles and are considered private citizens. Although Leon and his family seem to have a good relationship with their controversial father, reports claim that Lucas and his family has zero communication with Prince Leonard. This, perhaps, has to do with the Prince's very public and very bitter divorce from his ex-wife, the former Duchess of Holm, following reports of his infidelity.
The Prince resides alone in Winston Hall, a sprawling estate given to him as a wedding gift by the late King Leopold. Before returning to Brindleton, he was stationed abroad by The Queen to help distance himself from bad press. However, a few years ago, Prince Leonard quietly returned home to help address his yet-to-be-disclosed illness. He also relinquished his dukedom and tried to surrender his princely titles.
Despite the drama, fallouts, and issues that has plagued the royals in the past, it's nice to see how they still find time to get together. The Queen, especially, looked very happy. Dressed in standout red, Her Majesty happily waved to her adoring crowd. Standing next to her wass her loyal husband, Prince Jacques, who looked dapper as usual.
The Queen's children also dressed up for the occasion. Princess Ingrid looked adorable in pink. The Queen's youngest child has been impressing everyone lately, what with her multiple royal engagements, even taking on eight new patronages in a span of six months. A recent poll reveals that she is ranked as the fourth busiest royal after HM, Prince Jacques, and The Crown Princess.
Speaking of The Crown Princess, Her Royal Highness wore blue for the occasion, bringing out her trademark baby blues even more. The heir to the throne, who as of late has been tabloid fodder for her non-existent love life, accessorised with a diamond and sapphire brooch and a blue-grey fascinator.
And then we have Princes Alistair and Nicholas. The two looked handsome in their suits, with Prince Al opting for a blue number, while Prince Nicky went with classic black.
The real fashion (and bling!) show, however, will happen tonight. The swanky banquet, said to be attended by foreign royals, means gowns, fancy jewels, and tiaras galore! We can't wait for the photos!
